At the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026, held in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah’s growing prominence was once again reflected in a strong presence across the region’s most important tourism categories. The emirate was nominated for Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination, Leading Beach Destination, Leading Business Travel Destination, Leading Destination and Leading Meetings & Conference Destination, while the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority was among the contenders for Middle East’s Leading Tourist Board.